TORONTO — The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans before the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont., were excited by the extensive renovations to Toronto's ballpark after the gates opened on Monday before the Blue Jays hosted the Seattle Mariners. Martin said the changes, designed to make the stadium a baseball-first venue, were immediately noticeable. "I love what they did," said Martin, who like
EDMONTON — The race for top spot in the Pacific Division could come down to the final day of the NHL season. But it could be impacted by an injury to the league's reigning most valuable player. Connor McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he would consult with the centre on Wednesday, ahead of the home date against the Vegas Golden Knights. The coach listed McDavid’s status as "day-to-day." The coach said McDavid’s absence at practice was due to a combination of "lower
CALGARY — Hockey Canada granted Landon DuPont, a 14-year-old defenceman from Calgary, exceptional player status Monday. That means DuPont will be eligible for the Western Hockey League draft May 9 and able to play in the league on a full-time basis starting next season. DuPont becomes the first defenceman and second player in league history to receive exceptional player status. The first was Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard (2020). DuPont becomes the ninth player — and third defenceman —
Former Royals pitcher Mark Gubicza, who is now an Angels broadcaster, crushed Major League Baseball for a scoring change.
When April began, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers looked on track to make the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche had a good shot at winning the Central Division. Not so much anymore, with the losses cascading down like spring showers. The Capitals have lost their past six games, the Flyers their past seven and the Avalanche have dropped three of their past four. Playoff races around the NHL have since flipped, with Pittsburgh, Detroit and the New York Islanders picking up the pi
Hockey defenceman Landon DuPont is so good at hockey that he has been granted 'exceptional status' by the Western Hockey League, allowing the Calgary defenceman to play in the league full time this fall when he turns 15 with older players. He joins the likes of Connor McDavid and John Tavares in achieving this rare feat.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Edey kept a stoic expression as he descended the steps from the court to leave UConn's championship celebration behind. It was the start of a long walk, and Edey seemed determined to keep his composure even as there were glimpses of the emotions teeming within. He briefly put both hands on his head as he walked, then quickly put them back at his sides. He made a left turn, then clutched the front of his jersey with his right fist as he drew closer to the locker-room d
Masters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a "tipping point" in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.
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SUNDRE, Alta. — A volunteer with a minor hockey association in central Alberta is facing a charge of sex assault in a case involving four teenage males. RCMP in Sundre, Alta., could not say whether the teens involved were hockey players, but confirmed none of the allegations occurred at the local arena. Mounties say they began investigating after receiving a complaint just over a week ago, on March 27, involving a person with the Sundre Minor Hockey Association. Alexa Suitor, a 32-year-old Sundr
Just four races into the Formula One season, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the title is Max Verstappen’s to lose after another win for the Red Bull driver.
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